Harris Publishes Book on History of Pocahontas and Randolph County
Dr. Rodney Harris, Chair and Assistant Professor of History at Williams Baptist University and Director of the Randolph County Heritage Museum, has released a pictorial history of Pocahontas and Randolph County. Arcadia Publishing publishes the Images of America Series. Harris, a native of Pocahontas, holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Arkansas. He […]
Doss, Goad Crowned WBU Homecoming Queen and King
Kaylen Doss of Paragould, Ark., and Grant Goad of Jonesboro, Ark., were crowned the 2022 Williams Baptist University Homecoming queen and king in a coronation ceremony Thursday, Nov. 3. Doss is a senior biology major and is the daughter of Mithcell and Joy Doss. Goad, a senior Theology major, is the son of Wiley and […]
SBC President Visit WBU Campus, Delivers Weekly Chapel Message
For the first time in the storied history of Williams Baptist University, a sitting president of the Southern Baptist Convention visited campus Wednesday as Northeast Arkansas native Dr. Bart Barber delivered the university’s weekly chapel sermon. Barber, who grew up in Lake City, Ark., was elected president of the SBC in June. He spoke to […]
WBU’s Production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Set for Oct. 28-29
The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open their 2022-23 season on Oct. 28-29 with a production of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s “You Can’t Take It with You”. “In celebration of my upcoming 40-year anniversary at WBU, I am going back and directing some of my previous productions,” Melinda Williams, director of the […]
LawCo Chamber Encourages “Paint the Town Blue” for WBU Homecoming
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is showing its support for Homecoming at Williams Baptist University. The chamber is encouraging local businesses to “Paint the Town Blue” for the WBU festivities, which are scheduled for November 4 and 5. “The chamber is encouraging everyone to get blue at our local businesses for Williams Homecoming,” said […]
WBU Invites all Alumni and Friends to Homecoming Week Festivities
The theme will be “Forever Eagles: Return to the Nest” as Williams Baptist University celebrates its annual Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Nov. 5. A number of events are planned on the WBU campus for the week leading up to Homecoming. “Homecoming is a week we look forward to every year,” said WBU President Dr. Stan […]
WBU Theatre Department to Stage “You Can’t Take It With You”
The Williams Baptist University Theatre department will open its 2022-23 season with a production of “You Can’t Take It With You” Oct. 28-29 in Startup Chapel as part of the 2022 Homecoming celebration. The play portrays the Sycamore family living in New York with their eccentric hobbies and unique lifestyles but all that must change […]
WBU Board Bestows Emeritus Honors upon Magee
The Board of Trustees at Williams Baptist University voted Tuesday, Sept. 20, to confer the title professor emeritus upon Dr. Bob Magee, retired professor of music and director of choral programs. The board, meeting in regular session on the WBU campus, also pledged a challenge gift for an upcoming fundraiser and recognized four trustees who […]
WBU Invites Business to Join Williams BLUE Program
Williams Baptist University is inviting businesses in the Walnut Ridge, Hoxie and Pocahontas communities to take part in the Williams BLUE program to provide special offers and discounts to WBU students, faculty and staff. Participants receive decals to display at their businesses, and are listed in a directory that is given to all students and […]
WBU’s Startup Chapel Selected for $200,000 Mabee Challenge Grant
The historic Startup Chapel at Williams Baptist University is one step closer to a major renovation, thanks to a $200,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation. WBU plans to use the funds to substantially upgrade the interior of the chapel and construct a new addition at the rear of the structure. The Mabee Foundation, headquartered […]
